Visible unit-measuring liquid dispenser



Feb. 26, 1929. 1,703,363

' R. E. RISSER VISIBLE UNIT MEASURING LIQUID DISPENSER Filed July 27,1925 2 Sheets-Sheet l gwuzntoi zit/@330 Feb. 26, 1929.

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. spaced levels to drain equal quantities of Patented Feb. 26, 1929.

UNITED. STATES PATENT "OFFICE.

ROSS E. RISSER, OF B ONHAM, TEXAS, ASSIGNOR TO CATRON MANUFACTURTNGCOMP-ANY, OF BONHAM, TEXAS, A CORPORATION OF TEXAS.

VISIBLE UNIT- EASURING LIQ ID msrnnsnn.

Applicationfiled July 27, 1925. Serial No. 46,232.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in visibleunit-measuring'liq uid dispensers.

In dispensing liquid such as gasoline, which is soldby the gallon thepresent unit of measurement, it is customary to display the liquid in aglass measuring receptacle or container holding live or ten gallons. Inorder to dispense less than the capacity of the container, say twogallons, the Operator must gagethe liquid level by marks on thecontainer. This is quite difficult as the container is located above thehead of ator. V y

Several patents have been granted showing means for dispensing theliquid from a visible container in units,'but so far as I am aware allof these devices flow or deliver the liquid from the bottom ofthe'container and involve more complicated structures than. is proposedthrough my invention. The object of my in ention is to provide means fordispensing gasoline or other liquid from the top of the container and insucces-' sive equal quantities downward from said top. v I

A further object of the invention is to provide a series of measuringand conducting valves in the container together with manually operatedvisible means for opening the valves at the point to dispense thequantity desired. i Another object of the inventionis to pro vide aconductor within the container for dispensing the fluid therefrom andarranged to be opened or disconnected *at a predetermined level to,drain from the tank a desired quan- A still further object of theinvention is to provide a vertical conductor inthe container arranged tobe opened at regularly liquid between said levels.

An important object of the invention is to providea unit measuring anddispensing conductor in the tank arranged to be, operated from the topof the tank, thus avoiding packing boxes and other complications.

A construction designed to carry out the invention will be hereinafterdescribed to gether with other features of the invention.

The invention will be more readily underthe opera stood from a readingof the following specification and by reference to the accompanylngdrawings, in which an example of the invention is shown, and wherein:

Fig, 1 is a partial vertical sectional view of a dispenser constructedin accordance with my invention,

Fig. 2 is a vertical sectional view of the measuring and dispensingcolumn, the valves being closed,

Fig. 3 is a d'etail showing the valves opened,

Fig. 4 is a vertical sectional view of the setting and operating means,I

Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken on-the line 5 5 of Fig. 2,

- Fig; 6 is a cross-sectional view taken on the line 66 of Fig. 4, and

' Fig. 7 is adetail' showing one of the adj ustable setting collars.

In the drawings the numeral 10 designates a vertical glass cylinderwhich is suitably mounted on a flanged base 11,'which is carried by apedestal 12. A flanged cap 13 covers the top of the cylinder. Anoverflow pipe 14 extends down through the cylinder, base and pedestal."The upper end of the pipe 14 "terminates at the upper level of theliquid capacity of the cylinder, so as to drain out all liquid above themeasured capacity of the cylinder. 7 r

' A dispensing pipe 15 extends horizontally u'nderthe base 11 andthrough the side of the pedestal. A1 dispensing valve 16 is mounted 'onthe outer end ofthe pipe and a hose 17 issecured to the valve. An elbow18 is fastened to theinner end of the pipe and extends up through thebase 11 in which it is suitably fastened so that liquid will not leaktherearound. The upper end of the elbow is formed with anannular seat19in the bottom of the glass cylinder.

' The essence of the invention resides in a measuring valve column inthe cylinder. This column consists of a plurality of cylindrical valves20, the lowermost of which rests in the seat 19. In order to obtailraneffective closure between the superimposed valves, the upper edge 31 ofeach valve has a double bevel, whereby it is reduced to a 'knifeedge,but not a cutting edge. The bottom edge 22, of each valve which restsupon the edge21, cut horizontally across the valve so as' to be'fiat 1and valve 16 equal one gallon.

and readily seat upon the edge 2-1. By this arrangement the chance ofobstructions lodging between the valves is reduced to a minimum.

I have illustrated a glass cylinder for containing and dispensing tengallons, wh ch 1s the quantity in the cylinder when the l1qu1d is levelwith the top of the overflow pipe 14:. Nine valves are shown and theliquid above said valves and in the column elbow 18, pipe Thus if thedispensing valve 16 is opened the liquid will flow down through thevalve column, elbow 18 and pipe 15 to the hose 17, until the level ofthe liquid is flush with the upper edge of the top valve 20; therebydispensing one gallon. Each of the valves 20 measues one gal lonof theremaining nine gallons.

v For raising the valves individually and collectively I provide alifter comprising a vertical rod 23 depending through. the cap 13 andextending down the center of the column. This rod is supported by ahorizontal arm 24; in which the rod is fastened by a set screw 25. Thearm is carried on the upper end of an upright staff 26. In each valve 20is fastened. a C-shaped bracket 27 having eyes 28 on the ends of itshorizontal arms through which the rod 23 slides. On the rod just abovethe top valve 20 is fastened a collar 29 by means of a set screw 30. Ayoke 31 having eyes at each end receiving the rod has its upper end carried by the collar; while its lower end is disposed below the top arm ofthe bracket of the top valve;

It will be seen that when the rod is lifted the yoke 31 will beelevated. After the yoke has been lifted a short distance it will engagethe bracket 27 and continued lifting movement will elevate the top valve20, which will thus be separated from the next lowest valve. Other yokes32 mounted on the rod 23 normally rest upon the eye 28 of the lower armof each valve and have their lower ends spaced belowthe upper eye ofeach bracket. It will be seen that when one valve has been lifted toprovide an opening between it and the next lowest valve, continuedmovement will lift the neXt valve through the agency of the yoke. It ispointed out that the column may be opened at any measuring level bylifting the valves above said level.

In order to relieve the operator from gauging or guessing I provide asetting device for dispensing the exact number of gallons desired. Thisdevice comprises a vertical cylinder 33 immovably suspended from ahanger 34- in the pedestal. The hanger is fastened on the lower end of atube 35 having its upper end fastened in the base 11. The cylinder has avertical slot 36 in one side and isexposed through an opening 37 in thepedestal.

Within the cylinder 33 is a spindle 38 having a collar 39 on its upperend which is rotatably confined in the tube 35. A handle 40 fastened onthe lower end of the spindle engages the bottom of the cylinder. Byrotating the handle the spindle may be turned. On the spindle I mount aplurality of stop c0llars all each fastened by a set screw 42 (Fig. 7)and each having a radial lug 43.

The staff 26 has a finger hold at at its lower end and is provided witha lateral finger 45 extending through the slot 37 so as to rest upon oneof the lugs The parts are positioned so that when the stafl' 26 islifted and then lowered so that the finger 45 rests upon a lug, thevalves 20 will be lifted according to the position of the lug. Each lugis consecutive-,- ly numbered beginning with 2? at the lowest lug andending with 10 at the top lug. These lugs are arranged in a spiral andthe numbers are visible through the slot 36.

In operating the dispenser the cylinder 10 i is filled in the usualmanner and the liquid drained back to the level of the overflow pipe 14.This fills the valve column, elbow 18, pipe 15 and the valve 16 to itsgate. If one gallon only is desired it is merely necessary 7 to open thedispensing valve 16 which will drain the liquid down to the level of theupper edge 21 of the top valve 20. However should four gallons bedesired the operator grasps the finger hold a l and lifts the stafi' 26and with his other hand rotates the handle 10 until the lug bearing thenumeral 4. is

visible through the slot 36. The operator then lowers the staff untilthe finger 15 rests upon said lug.

When the staff is lifted av number of valves will be elevated by reasonof the yokes 31- and l 32 successively engaging the eyes 28 of thebrackets 27 and successively lifting the valves. However when the staffis lowered and rests upon the lug all the valves below thelevel to whichthe cylinder is to be drained will be lowered and closed. The operatorthen opens the valve 16 and dispenses four gallons of liquid.

Various changes in the size and shape of the different parts,- as wellas modifications and alterations may be made within the scope of theappended claims. I lVhat I claim, is: 1 v 1. In a fluid dispenser, thecombination with a measuring container and a discharge pipe leading fromthe container, of a tubular valve column composed of transverseseparable sections communicating with said pipe, and a longitudinallymovable member extending through said column and carrying means forsuccessively engaging and separating said sections.

In a fluid dispenser, the combination with a measuring container and adispensing pipe provided with a control valve'leadin'g from thecontainer, of a tubular valve column composed of transverse separablesections communicating with said pipe, means extending into said columnfor selectively separating said sections, and means for setting saidlast named meansat'selectedpoints for separating a predetermined numberof valve sections. g t

3. In a fluid dispenser, the combination with a measuring container anda dispensing pipe provided with a control valve leading from thecontainer, of a tubular valvecolumn composed of transversely separablesections communicating with said pipe, said sections being. directlymounted one upon the other and the joints therebetween including areduced edge on one section and aflat contacting surface on the othersection, and means extending into said column for selectively separatingsaid valve sections at their joints.

4:. In a fluid dispenser,the combination with'a measuring container andadispensing pipe provided witha control valve leading from thecontainer, of a tubular valve column composed of transversely separablesections communicating with'said pipe, said sections being directlymounted one upon the other and the joints therebetw'een including areduced edge on one section and a flat contacting surface on the othersection, and means extending into said column for selectively liftingone or a pluralityof said sections and separating said sections at theirjoints.

5. In a fluid dispenser, thecombination of a measuring container havinga closed top, a dispensing valve connected with the bottom of thecontainer, an overflow pipe int-he containe'r, a plurality of verticallydisposed contacting tubular valves in'the container and connected withthe dispensing valve, means depending through the top of the containerand into the valves for selectively lifting one or more of the valvesfor opening the same, and means outside of the container andconnected'with the lifting means at a'point above the container top forsetting said lifting meansat indicated points forlifting a predeterminednumber of valves.

6. In a fluid dispenser, the combination of a measuring container havinga closed top, a dispensing valve connected with the'bottoin of thecontainer, an overflowpipe in the container, a plurality ofvertically-disposed contacting tubular valves in the container andconnected with the dispensing valve, a lifting element depending intothe valves, brackets carried by the valves and loosely engaging saidlifting element, connections loose on said element connecting saidbrackets, means fixed on said element for connection with the uppermostbracket for lifting the same, and means for lifting said element.

7. In a fluid dispenser, the combination of a measuring container havinga closed top, a dispensing valve connected with thebottom ofthecontainer, an overflow pipein the con tainer, a plurality of verticallydisposed contacting tubular valves in the container and connected withthe dispensing valve, a lifting rod extending down through said valves,

brackets carried by the valvestherein and pipe, of a measuring andconductingvalve column communicating with said pipe and composed oftransverse separable sections, a rod extending'into the valve column,lifting elen'ientssecured to each valve section, loose connectionsmounted 011 the rod and extending from one lifting element to anotherpermitting each section to be lifted a limited distance before liftingthe next lowermost section, and aconnection between the rod and the topvalve section for lifting the latter.

' 9. In a fluid dispenser, the combination with a measuring containerand a dispensing pipe provided with a control valve leading from thecontainer, of a measuring and conducting valve column communicating withsaid dispensing pipe and composed-of transverse separable sections, arod extending into the valve column, lifting elements secured to eachvalve section, loose connections mounted on the rod and extending fromone lifting element to another permitting each section to be lifted alimited distance before lifting the next lowermost section, a connectionbetween the rod and the top valve section for lifting the latter, andmeans for actuating the rod to separate the valve section s.

10. In a fluid dispenser, thecombination with ameasuring container and adispensing valveconnected therewith, of a plurality of superin'iposedtubular valves in said container, a rod depending from the top'of saidcontainer and connected interiorly with the valves for successivelylifting the same, a

vertical staff outsi'dethe container connected penser, a dispensingvalve column comprising a plurality of superimposed tubular valveshaving reduced upper edges and flat engaging edges resting upon saidreduced edges, a bracket in each valve, and lifting yokes extendingbetween the brackets. I

13. In a fluid. dispenser, the combination of a measuring container, adischarge pipe leading therefrom, a column comprising a plurality ofvertically disposed contact tubular valves within the container andconnected with the discharge pipe, means within the of a measuringcontainer, a discharge pipe.

leading therefrom, a tubular valve column composed of transverselyseparable superposed sections communicating with said pipe, saidsections having joints therebetween includin a reduced edge on onesection and a flat contacting surface on the other section, and meansextending into said column for selectively separating said valvesections at their joints.

15. In a fluid dispenser, the combination of a measuring containerhaving a closed top and a dispensing valve, a discharge pipe lead ingfrom the container, a plurality of vertically disposed contactingtubular valves in the container and connected with said pipe, meansdepending through the top of the container and into the valves forselectively lifting one or more of the valves for opening the same, andmeans outside of the container and connected with the lifting means at apoint above the container top for setting sairfi lifting means atindicated points for lifting a predetermined number of valves.

16. In a fluid dispenser, the combination of a'measuring containerhaving a dispensing Valve, a discharge pipe leading from the container,a plurality of vertically disposed contacting tubular valves in thecontainer and connected with said pipe, a lifting element dependingintothe valves, brackets car riedby the valves and loosely engaging saidlifting element, connections loose on said element connecting saidbrackets, means fixed on said element for connection with the upvpermostbracket for lifting the same, and

means for lifting said element.

17. A liquid dispensing device having in combination a container adaptedto hold a quantity of liquid, an outlet, a sectional conduit extendingvertically upward through said liquid and communicating at its lower endwith said outlet and means for separating apredetermined number of saidsections so as to cause a measured quantity of said liquid to flowthrough said outlet.

18. A liquid dispensing device having in combination a container adaptedto hold a quantity of liquid, an outlet, a sectional consuccessivelyseparating the sections of said conduit to deliver liquid to said outletand means for moving said rod a predetermined amount to separate apredetermined number of sections. V

20. A liquid dispensing device having in combination a container adaptedto hold a quantity of liquid, an outlet communicating with the bottom ofsaid container, a conduit communicating with said outlet and includinga. plurality of superimposed sections forming outlet orifices atdifferent heights and means for raising any desired number of saidsections so as to open a selected number of said orifices to permit thedelivery of a predetermined quantity of said liquid through said outlet.

21. A liquid dispensing device havingin combination a containeradaptedto hold a quantity of liquid, an outlet communicating with the bottom ofsaid container, a conduit associated with said outlet and extendingvertically upward through said liquid and formed by a plurality ofsuperimposed sleeves, a lift rod extending axially through said sleevesand provided with means for progressively raising successive sleeves ofsaid conduit and means for operating, said rod.

22. A liquid dispensing apparatus having in combination a containeradapted to hold a quantity of liquid, an outlet, a conduit communicatingwith said outlet and extending upwardly through said liquid andincluding separable sections forming outlet orifices at differentheights in said liquid and mechanism for shifting said sections so as topermit the simultaneous flow of liquid through a predetermined number ofsaid orifices to said outlet.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

ROSS E. RISSER.

